AutoNews Now: OEMs should 'be happy' with 17M sales

OEMs should 'be happy' with 17M sales; Cadillac, Acura vie for No. 6 spot; Tesla Model 3 'News on Sunday'; Hell-raising hamster turbocharges Kia ad; Mazda's faulty parking brake.

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California dealers file complaint over online broker

A California dealers group has filed a formal complaint with the state against Carjojo, saying the online buying service violates the state's rules for brokers.

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AutoNews Now: Retiring GM HR boss: 'We were a little bit arrogant'

Retiring GM HR boss on breaking up 'arrogant' culture; Porsche, Bosch employees probed; Honda CR-V winning streak in jeopardy?; Cadillac: Fly...then drive.

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Cadillac partners with helicopter app in N.Y., gives free charters

Eight New Yorkers with good timing who want to flee to the Hamptons this summer could arrive via helicopter paid for by Cadillac.

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AutoNews Now: Toyota Camry plant overcomes 'huge challenge'

Toyota Camry plant overcomes 'huge challenge'; Ram eyes No. 2 spot; Jaguar's strongest road car; Genesis G70 guns for BMW 3 series; Ford's pricey callback.

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Spider-Man teams up with Audi

Superheroes are just like everyone else when it comes to getting a driver's license.

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Britain's unofficial auto show is a classy affair

Forget auto shows held in huge trade fair grounds in cities such as Frankfurt, Paris and Beijing, the UK's must-attend automotive event, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, is a much more refined affair.

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Infiniti courts NBA champ Stephen Curry to endorse Q50

NBA star Stephen Curry will be featured in advertisements for the redesigned Infiniti Q50 sport sedan, due for a launch around the world from August.

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AutoNews Now: Mustang's slipping sales lead

Mustang's slipping sales lead; Next-gen Ram's split personality?; Opel sale charges rise for GM; Nvidia chips in to help Volvo's autonomous plan; These Kansans collide less.

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AutoNews Now: Next-gen BMW X3 to help quench dealers' CUV thirst

Next-gen BMW X3 to help quench dealers' CUV thirst; Jeep tops American-made list; Toyota Corolla chases Camry; Inside the '18 Nissan Leaf; Waymo, Avis ink service deal.

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Tesla expands borrowing capacity as it works to launch Model 3

Tesla boosted its ability to borrow for the second time in about six months, as CEO Elon Musk spends heavily to bring his cheapest electric car yet to market.

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Subaru is burned in attempt to refedine its image

Subaru wanted to shine at Nurburgring, but its disappointment illustrates a point: Reshaping a brand identity is tough.

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Mercedes gives dealers more leeway in advertising

Dealers can now focus their local promotions on any business line, not just new-car sales.

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Roadster to add accessories to its online FandI stores

A tool from the online vehicle seller allows shoppers to see how add-ons such as spoilers, LED fog lights or moon-roof visors affect the price.

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Lexus Escondido's facility hosts retail, dining, event space

Lexus Escondido in California is the centerpiece of a 326,000-square-foot facility that includes a restaurant, art gallery and event space.

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AutoNews Now: Speed reading: Dodge Demon's disclaimers

Disclaiming Dodge Demon: Buyers must sign off on drag car; Tesla no-show in quality study; Leaf's autonomous tech; Solar roof for your ride; Ford, Hyundai, Toyota marketers lauded.

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Tesla rolls through Michigan towing an Airstream

Tesla is touring Michigan with an Airstream trailer towed by the new Model X crossover -- a way to showcase its vehicles where they are unable to be sold.

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Tesla in talks with labels for music-streaming service, report says

Tesla is in talks with record labels about creating its own music-streaming service, a person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.

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AutoNews Now: Why the gap in Grand Caravan output

Why the gap in Grand Caravan output; Who next to lead Uber?; Tesla confirms talks on China plant; Univ. of Michigan driverless shuttle; FCA backs recall-repair push.

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FCA backs new public education campaign on auto recalls

The National Safety Council launched Check To Protect, a national campaign -- backed by Fiat Chrysler -- to encourage drivers to check for and quickly resolve open recalls on their vehicles.

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BMW exec says brands need to take more risks

Automakers must be prepared to take more risks to reach digital natives and not shy away from edgy subject matter, BMW marketing executive Hildegard Wortmann said. Millennials want brands that behave "like human beings," she said.

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AutoNews Now: Kia, Genesis top quality study

Kia, Genesis top Initial Quality Study, Toyota brands slip; 2018 Camry pricing set; Nissan Juke's newest rival; Audi to reveal A8 in 'Spider-Man'; A 700-year Lexus look-ahead.

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Ford shows the bond of learning how to drive

Ford Motor Co.'s "Father's Day," last week's most viral car commercial, shows the range of emotion in a dad and his teen's first-ever driving lesson.

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AutoGravity launches national TV ads

AutoGravity, a car shopping and financing mobile app and web platform, is aiming to catch the eyes of more consumers with a national TV campaign debuting this week.

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AutoNews Now: Ford's Focus strategy to save $1B

Ford’s Focus strategy to save $1B; Ghosn goes for gold; GM Canada shutdowns; Demon allocation: The devil is in the details; Uber backtracks, OKs in-app tipping.

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Audi to star in new Spider-Man movie

Audi is giving moviegoers an exclusive first look at the 2018 Audi A8 on July 7 as Spider-Man: Homecoming hits theaters. Audi also plans to show off two other vehicles in the movie.

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AutoNews Now: Crossover effect: Trax boom, Sonic bust

Crossover effect: Chevy Trax rising, Sonic falling, Malibu plant losing shift, Hyundai Kona short supply?; Cuba caper at Honda Finance; 'Cars 3' wins, sort of.

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Dealership taps local roots, social media to gain customer pay work

Ganley Subaru East saw great results after overhauling its service marketing strategy last year. The suburban Cleveland dealership put most of its effort into email and other online platforms.

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Google Attribution aims to help marketers identify most influential ads

A new tool from Google aims to give digital advertisers deeper insight into the consumer's shopping journey.

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Why VW will not sell Polo in the U.S.

VW sees no profit in adding the Polo subcompact to a U.S. lineup dominated by SUVs and sedans.

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AutoNews Now: Marchionne: FCA's bench 'wide and deep'

Marchionne: FCA's bench 'wide and deep'; Exec predicts strong 2018 for Volkswagen; Calif. demands EV infrastructure in poor areas; Car hues trending blue; A luxury feat, for feet.

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Why VW will not sell its new Polo subcompact in the U.S.

VW sees no profit in adding the Polo subcompact to a U.S. lineup dominated by SUVs and sedans.

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Why VW will not sell its new Polo subcompact in the U.S.

VW sees no profit in adding the Polo subcompact to a U.S. lineup dominated by SUVs and sedans.

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AutoNews Now: Ghosn: No hidden bonus plan

Ghosn: No hidden bonus plan; As diesel scandals swirl, Bosch expands electric-scooter sharing; Double dose of Jaguar; Tesla, Fisker product peeks; Renault nail polish promo panned.

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Jaguar teams up with Andy Murray to present new XF Sportbrake wagon

Jaguar teamed up with fellow Brit and world No. 1 tennis player Andy Murray to present its all new XF Sportbrake.

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'Where can I fill up?': Toyota deploys Watson Ads to pitch Prius Prime

Toyota is using artificial intelligence to push the environmentally-friendly Prius Prime on the Weather Channel app and weather.com.

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Renault's nail polish promotion for Twingo called 'sexist'

Renault's effort to link the brand to fashion and style with a range of nail polish "for lady drivers" that matches body colors available on the Twingo minicars has been called "sexist" by women's rights activists.

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AutoNews Now: Avoiding 'patchwork' of self-driving laws

A push to avoid 'regulatory chaos' for self-driving cars; Uber director's awkward exit; GM lengthens shutdowns; Man crosses English Channel in flying car.

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